Opening hours
Closed · opens 5:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in New York: 2:36 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (212) 287-0107 to confirm.
Location & directions
239 East 5th StreetNew York, NY 10003
About J-Spec
Located at 239 East 5th Street in New York, New York, J-Spec is a Japanese restaurant. Our New York guide covers 5,477 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
J-Spec is open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday). It stays open late, until 11:00 PM on most nights.
You can visit for takeout and dine-in. On the menu: steak house.
Reservations are accepted; call (212) 287-0107 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Japanese Restaurant · Steak House
- Address
- 239 East 5th Street, New York, NY 10003
- Phone
- (212) 287-0107
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Japanese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared J-Spec’s weekday schedule with 111 other Japanese restaurants in New York. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 11:00 PM, later than 74% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 41 hours a week, 24 hours fewer than the local median of 65. 89% of Japanese restaurants in New York open on Sundays, and J-Spec is one of them.
Compared with 111 other Japanese restaurants in New York that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Japanese restaurants in New York
Based on 61 menus with 9,410 priced items from Japanese restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $18.00.
We don’t have J-Spec’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Japanese restaurants in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Miso Soup | 74% | $3.60 |
| Edamame | 72% | $7.00 |
| Seaweed Salad | 66% | $7.00 |
| Salmon Roll | 54% | $7.50 |
| Salmon | 54% | $4.25 |
| Tuna Roll | 52% | $7.50 |
| California Roll | 52% | $7.00 |
| Shrimp Tempura Roll | 49% | $9.95 |
Calculated from 61 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Planning
- Accepts reservations
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of J-Spec there are 662 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 1,782 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (293), Bars & Pubs (233), Chinese (129), and Bakeries & Desserts (126).
Competition is strong: 55 other Japanese restaurants are within a mile and 150 within three miles. The closest is Chubby Tan, < 0.1 mi away.
720 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeCoffee Project NY< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsCoopers Craft & Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- VietnameseMộc Mạc< 0.1 mi
- PizzaEcce< 0.1 mi
- ItalianFrank< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Japanese restaurant
Japanese restaurants include sushi bars, ramen shops, izakayas (casual drinking spots with small plates), teppanyaki grills where chefs cook at the table, and specialists in tempura, udon, katsu or yakitori. Many sushi restaurants also offer cooked dishes and bento boxes, so there is something for diners who do not eat raw fish.
What to order
- Nigiri – fish over rice; the purest test of quality
- Ramen – tonkotsu, shoyu or miso broths at specialist shops
- Chirashi or a bento box – good value at lunch
- Gyoza and edamame – easy starters for the table
Good to know
- Lunch sets are usually much cheaper than the same food at dinner.
- Omakase counters often have fixed seatings – book ahead and arrive on time.
- Nigiri is traditionally eaten in one bite; a little soy sauce on the fish, not the rice.
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Frequently asked questions
What are J-Spec's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is J-Spec open on Sunday?
Yes, J-Spec is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is J-Spec located?
J-Spec is located at 239 East 5th Street, New York, NY 10003.
What is the phone number of J-Spec?
You can call J-Spec at (212) 287-0107.
Does J-Spec offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for J-Spec, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout and dine-in.
Does J-Spec take reservations?
Yes, J-Spec accepts reservations.
Is J-Spec open late?
Yes – J-Spec is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near J-Spec?
There are 1,782 other places to eat and drink within a mile of J-Spec. Nearby options include Coffee Project NY (< 0.1 mi), Coopers Craft & Kitchen (< 0.1 mi), and Mộc Mạc (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Japanese restaurants near J-Spec?
55 other Japanese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Chubby Tan, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Japanese restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 61 menus with 9,410 priced items from Japanese restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $18.00.
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